“Generation Alpha Preschool” Project
The Fourth Phase
Upgrading Early Childhood Development Center and
Improving School Readiness in the stage of Early Childhood
(Ongoing Project - 2025)
Project Goal:
Improving school readiness and life skills among kindergarten children by upgrading the Early Childhood Development Center (ECD Center) and developing a unique, integrated model that can be replicated across Egypt and other Arab countries.
Partners:
Project Objectives:
- Supporting the institutional capacity of the ECD Center.
- Developing a distinguished model for professional development pre-school (PDPS) centers.
- Improving school readiness and life skills among kindergarten children.
ACCD's early childhood development programs adopt an innovative approach centered on establishing "Professional Development Preschools" (PDPS). A PDPS is a rehabilitated kindergarten designed to provide continuous professional development for itself and a network of connected kindergartens within the same geographical area ("Cluster of Schools"). This model aims to equip children with essential skills and knowledge, foster critical thinking, and develop their creativity in line with 21st-century requirements.
ACCD is actively developing training manuals to build the capabilities of national cadres and implement strategic plans for early childhood development. This work disseminates AGFUND’s pioneering experience in the field of early childhood development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A Cooperation Protocol was officially signed on March 12, 2025, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, and HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of ACCD and AGFUND.
Phases of Support for the ECD Center:
This project represents the fourth phase in the ongoing support journey for the ECD Center at Education City in Egypt.
The First Phase (2003-2009):
AGFUND supported the establishment of the ECD Center in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Education.
The Second Phase (2011-2013):
This phase focused on providing technological support and improving the Center's facilities, in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Education, AGFUND, and UNESCO.
The Third Phase (2017-2020):
This phase aimed to design a distinguished, replicable model for early childhood development in Egypt to enhance school readiness. Implementing partners included the Egyptian Ministry of Education, AGFUND, ACCD, UNICEF, and the Arab Open University (Egypt Branch).
The Fourth Phase (2025):
This current phase aims to complete the support journey for the ECD Center, aspiring for it to become a leading Arab and international center for early childhood development.
For further inquiries about this project, please contact the Research, Documentation and Knowledge Development Department at: [email protected] 
